Steve Sarkisian: Leaving Texas out of College Football Playoff would be 'a disservice to our sport'

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Texas defeated Texas A&M 27-17, handing the Aggies their first loss of the season. Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian advocated for Texas's inclusion in the College Football Playoff, citing their challenging schedule and performance against top-ranked teams. Texas improved to a 9-3 record, including victories over three top-10 teams at the time of play. Despite losses to Ohio State and Florida, Sarkisian emphasized their tough non-conference schedule and close game against Ohio State, the current No. 1 team. Against Texas A&M, Texas amassed 397 yards and forced two turnovers, with running back Tre Wisner contributing 155 rushing yards. The College Football Playoff selections will be announced on December 7.
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